Pear Pillow Talk

Pear makes chamomile feel a little softer and fruitier, without the strength of a juice-based drink. Thin slices release their flavor more easily than large chunks, especially when the pear is properly ripe. Brew the tea first and give the fruit a short rest in the cup. The result should stay delicate: a light floral base with a gentle pear sweetness, rather than a strong fruit tea that happens to contain chamomile.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Hot water
• 1 tea bag Chamomile tea
• 1/4 cup Pear slices

Make it

1. Add the tea or fruit and spices to a heatproof mug or small saucepan.
2. Pour in the hot water. Steep tea for the time on its packet, or gently simmer fruit for 3–5 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags. Strain if you prefer, add any optional sweetener, and sip while comfortably warm.

Benefits

Chamomile · caffeine-free with pear

With pear beside chamomile, you can enjoy a gentle floral aroma while keeping caffeine out of this recipe.

Pear beside chamomile

Using 1/4 cup of pear adds a mellow orchard sweetness to the warm chamomile, bringing aroma as well as taste to this combination.